Starting out as an new occupational therapist presents many huge challenges. From learning the ins and outs of treatments to documenting, and time management…it can feel like there’s no end to all the new things you need to know. One of the most difficult skills to master as a new occupational therapist is transfer training during […]
Graduation time is upon us for soon-to-be OTs and OTAs! If you’re graduating, you might be thinking about gift ideas to give to your family and friends! If you have a friend, family member, or sibling that’s graduating, these ideas will be for you too! This list has some of the best graduation gift ideas […]
Are you an occupational therapist or COTA new to the acute care setting and wondering “What should I bring with me?” Don’t fret, because for this post I’ve compiled the top “must-haves” for the setting. I created this list from my favorite items along with suggestions from my acute care coworkers and OTs from the My OT Spot […]
If you’re in your level II fieldwork, you will likely have to come up with an in-service idea which is a presentation or project you’re responsible for at the end of the semester. Deciding on an in-service idea for your OT fieldwork can be a daunting challenge. Fieldwork flies by whether you’e a student or […]
One of the most common questions I see in OT Facebook Groups is something along the lines of: Should I put in all the time and money to go to school to become an OTR if I am currently a COTA? Seeing this so frequently, I wanted to compile common responses and things to think […]
Navigating through the rehab continuum of care as a new occupational therapist or COTA can be confusing. There are so many settings, and the phases of rehab may not be covered in detail in school. To make this easier, this post will take you through the rehab continuum of care from “start to finish” while also […]
As an occupational therapist, you know how wide of a variety of jobs we have to choose from. From inpatient rehab, acute care, and geriatrics, to pediatrics, home health, neuro outpatient, and of course, hand therapy. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in hand therapy, you will likely want to consider becoming a Certified Hand […]
‘Tis the season for a fun list of great gift ideas for yourself or that favorite Occupational Therapist/COTA/OT student in your life. The list is a mix of fun, functional, and downright helpful gift ideas to get your favorite OT through those long work days. I made sure all of the items listed from Amazon were the […]
I’ve had my hands on an OT book for the past few weeks by Glen Gillen called “Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach.” The book has already improved by confidence as a clinician working with such a large population of strokes. In this post, I’ll share with you why it’s such a great resource if you’re […]
This post is a guest post written by Brittany Conners, OTR/L, a practicing Occupational Therapist and the creator of SpOT Sessions, also known as (Sp)eak OT Sessions. Several weeks ago, I had the chance to meet Brittany and participate in one of her SpOT Sessions in Atlanta. I loved the concept so much that I […]